Early Setbacks Show Victory
Won't Be as Easy as Hoped

By
Jason AndersThe Wall Street Journal Online

Updated March 24, 2003 11:59 pm ET

Andrew J. Bacevich, director of Boston University's Center for International Relations, is a retired Army colonel who served in the military for 23 years. He has written several books, including "American Empire: The Realities and Consequences of U.S. Diplomacy," which examines the military and diplomatic policies of the last three presidents. He talked to us about the war with Iraq, and the effect the conflict will have on future U.S. policy.